to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
to score a goal (basket, etc.); to sink a shot
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
main point; essential point; important thing; necessity; need; requirement
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
passing the ball; exchanging passes; passing back and forth
training; drill; practice; discipline
in name only; titular; nominal
passing (technique); ball handling
one grade; first-class; primary
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
as hoped for; as expected
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
smooth (i.e. without problems)
attack; drive; advance; invasion
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances